The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has raised concerns over a significant increase in online scams across the country in recent weeks, warning that the trend poses a threat to consumer safety and national digital security. In response, the regulatory authority is calling for intensified efforts to educate the public on the importance of...
Rebuilding financial health after a default, primarily once a judgment has been obtained or assets have been repossessed and auctioned, can be daunting but achievable. With the right strategies and commitment, individuals and small businesses can recover, enhance their credit scores, and regain trust with financial institutions. The following are a few hints and tips...
Namibia’s mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation. New investments are flowing in, digital tools are reshaping operations, and policy debates rightly focus on how Namibians can capture more of the value beneath the soil. During such pivotal moments, workers need a union that is present, principled, and pragmatic. Since I was elected General Secretary of...
At 28-years-old, Gabriel Shikongo is using a childhood lesson from his grandmother to fight deforestation and improve farming in Namibia. Shikongo, a trained police officer and former University of Namibia student, remembers how his grandmother used ash in the mahangu field to keep away pests and keep the soil fertile. That memory inspired him to...
Pinehas K Pinehas 24-year-old young entrepreneur Anna Ndapewa Nghishiiko decided not to let her culinary, planning and logistical skills go unused. She dared to try the entrepreneurship space and established her own food catering business, following her love for cooking and servicing people. “I enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends, and over time, I...
Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed strong appreciation for the European Union’s ongoing support of the country’s developmental efforts, highlighting key projects that strengthen the partnership between Namibia and the EU. Speaking during the Namibia-EU Partnership Dialogue in Windhoek yesterday, Ashipala-Musavyi highlighted several major initiatives supported by the EU, including...
Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia at the fourth Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Witbooi will attend the fair on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following an invitation by Algerian president Abdelmajid Tebboune. The IATF2025, organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration...
Namibia will incorporate nuclear energy into its energy mix and intensify economic diplomacy efforts as part of a broader drive to advance national development and regional integration, Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said on Friday. Speaking at her first diplomatic briefing since assuming office, Ashipala-Musavyi said the decision to bring international relations,...
The domestic mining sector continues to drive the national economy, generating N$52.3 billion in revenue and contributing 13.3% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in the most recent fiscal year. This marks a milestone in the country’s economic performance, reinforcing mining as the backbone of Namibia’s industrial output and trade. The sector also recorded strong...
Telecom Namibia on Friday reopened its Teleshop in Omaruru, marking a significant milestone in the company’s dedication to enhancing telecommunications services across the region. The facility, strategically located in the heart of Omaruru, is testament to Telecom’s commitment to providing reliable and advanced ICT solutions. The official reopening ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, community...